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Daventry District Governance Review - Engaging with Communities for Better Local Governance

This review covers the first Community Governance Review (CGR) in Daventry District under the Local Government & Public Involvement in Health Act 2007. It involves assessing current town and parish arrangements, exploring potential changes like boundaries, new parishes, and more. The focus is on considering community identities, costs, governance effectiveness, and community cohesion. A working group is engaging with stakeholders, and consultations will take place to gather input. Contact Jane Lyons or Gill Kennedy for any queries.

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Daventry District Governance Review - Engaging with Communities for Better Local Governance

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  1. Community Governance Review Daventry District Gill Kennedy – Governance & HR Manager Jane Lyons – Principal Elections Officer

  2. OVERVIEW • Under the Local Government & Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 it is now the responsibility of ‘Principal Councils’ to undertake a review of local governance every 10-15 years; this is a review of Town and Parish arrangements. • It was agreed at Full Council on 16th May that a review would commence for the Daventry District. • This will be the first CGR that Daventry District has held and the requirement is that it should be held before 2022. • All stakeholders will be consulted but ultimately the final decisions are made by DDC.

  3. Review Timetable • The review must be completed within one year of the publication of the Terms of Reference and therefore will be completed by July 2019. • The review timetable is as follows:

  4. Review Timetable cont…

  5. Current Arrangements • In Daventry District there are 52 Parish Councils, 20 Parish Meetings and 1 Town Council. • Responsible for setting precept to manage local facilities such as village/town halls, allotments, bus shelters, parks, playgrounds, public seats, public toilets, public clocks.

  6. Current Arrangements • Councillors are elected every 4 years in thirds. • Parish populations range from 12 to 19680. • Some parishes are warded (split into areas) and some are grouped (joined together)

  7. What can be changed? • Changing boundaries • Creating new parishes • Abolishing parishes • Changing the name of the council • Dividing a parish into wards • Group parishes together • Changing the number of seats on a council

  8. What should you consider … ….. When thinking about issues that may affect you? • The identities and interests of the community • Cost of casual vacancies • The effective and convenient governance of the area • The impact the proposal may have on community cohesion • Does the change make sense • Acknowledge people’s sense of place and historic attachment to the areas

  9. What Happens Next? • We have set up a working group of members of Daventry District Councillors and officers • We will involve and consult the communities affected • We can come and talk at your council meeting if required • We will refer to all guidance available to us from the Electoral Commission, The Government & NALC. • We will consult on all proposals put forward.

  10. Contact Details • Jane Lyons – Principal Elections Officer • jlyons@daventrydc.gov.uk • Tel: 01327 302321 • Gill Kennedy • gkennedy@daventrydc.gov.uk • Tel: 01327 302415

  11. Any questions?

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